Cheltenham Festival 2024 Form and Entries for Horse Francois (FR)

Francois (FR) ch g 2015

Track Horse HorseTracker

Francois (FR) ch g 2015

Sire

Muhtathir (GB)

Dam

Four Green (FR)

Dam's Sire

Green Tune (USA)

Owner

Baltimore Stables Syndicate

Trainer

Mary Ellen Doyle

Breeder

Gestut Zur Kuste AG & Riviera Equine S A

Last Win

Punchestown Sat, 28th May, 22 7/2, Donagh Meyler (911 days)

Last Run

Wexford Fri, 30th Aug, 24 12th, 33/1, Mr S J Butler (86 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

€20,450

-12.50

Chase IRE

€2,680

-9.00

Flat FR

50%

€14,620

-1.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

-22.50

Form Figures

10/99-22P319050-355C03F6345P-PP2009070

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 10/99-22P319050-355C03F6345P-PP2009070

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Francois Rohaut to Mary Ellen Doyle

Nov 2018

Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Nicolle

Purchaser: DE BURGH EQUINE LTD

€210,000

Lots Sold: 429

Prices

Avg: €18,071

Median: €9,000

Maximum: €265,000

Jul 2018

Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Rohaut

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 284

Prices

Avg: €26,714

Median: €12,500

Maximum: €445,000

17Jun18 Cha 10f Good 3y Hcap(55K)

9-1[11/2]unplaced in race won by Tresorerie

C Soumillon

6/111/2

01May18 Sai 10f Soft 3y Hcap(24K)

9-21st of 16, 0.75L to Saffo

C Soumillon

6/1

Oct 2016

October Yearling Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Etreham

Purchaser: Not Sold

€27,000

Lots Sold: 474

Prices

Avg: €41,296

Median: €28,000

Maximum: €260,000

Symbols Explained

ts² Tongue Strap vs² Visor hd² Hood es² Eye Shield ec² Eye Cover cp² Cheekpiece bl² Blinkers tt² Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel

The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Nov 2018

Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Nicolle

Purchaser: DE BURGH EQUINE LTD

€210,000

Lots Sold: 429

Prices

Avg: €18,071

Median: €9,000

Maximum: €265,000

Jul 2018

Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Rohaut

Purchaser: Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 284

Prices

Avg: €26,714

Median: €12,500

Maximum: €445,000

Oct 2016

October Yearling Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Etreham

Purchaser: Not Sold

€27,000

Lots Sold: 474

Prices

Avg: €41,296

Median: €28,000

Maximum: €260,000

Reports in which Francois (FR) was mentioned

Building Bridges delights Taphouse Syndicate

Building Bridges was roared home by the Taphouse Syndicate who were out in force for the extended 2m4f handicap hurdle in Down Royal. Fri 02nd Jun

Battle Of Mirbat a pleasant surprise for McDonagh team

Battle Of Mirbat teamed up with Adam Ryan to post a decisive success in the John Thomas McNamara (QR) Handicap Steeplechase at Leopardstown. Mon 06th Mar

Baracouda dies at the age of 28

Baracouda, the four-time Long Walk Hurdle winner and dual Stayers' Hurdle hero, has died at the age of 28. Thu 09th Feb

Slick Saldier shows his liking for fences

Saldier made the perfect start to life over fences, as he put in an exhibition of jumping in the opener at Thurles, the Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase. Thu 09th Feb

Deserved win for Francois as Meyler doubles-up

Francois deservedly opened his account in Ireland, as he took the Ladbrokes Extra Places On Racing Every Day Hurdle, completing a double for Donagh Meyler. Sat 28th May

Authorized Art regains the winning thread

The champion trainer and jockey, Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, teamed up to take the Poolcourt Rated Hurdle in fine style with Authorized Art at Wexford. Sat 14th May

Life In The Park lands opener under O'Connor

Life In The Park (9/2) was always close to the pace in the opening Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle and made the best way home under Mike O'Connor. Wed 27th Apr

Limerick double for Danny Mullins

Jockey Danny Mullins completed a double at Limerick today, completing the feat on the Richard O'Brien trained top weight Sparkling Stars in the McDermott's GalaPatrickswell Handicap Hurdle. Thu 07th Apr

Brigade swoops to land third hurdles win

Light Brigade came with a well-timed swoop to land the spoils in the Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle at Thurles. Sun 23rd Jan

After race at Punchestown Sat, 28th May, 2022 (1st)

We had to go back to the drawing board after his few runs but we got it right today so we're very happy,. It was a good performance today. He was third in Wexford two weeks ago, when Donagh rode him, and came on from that.

Mary Ellen Doyle